The Best Hotels in South Padre Island, Texas

The Best Hotels in South Padre Island, Texas

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South Padre Island is a 34-mile-long white sand island on the tropical tip of Texas. Just 25 miles from the Mexican border, South Padre is a favorite spring break destination, as well as a popular family beach. There are also many nearby activities for the outdoor enthusiast. The fishing is superb, as well as the windsurfing, dolphin watching, sailing, horseback riding, shopping and golf. Paddling trails and birding trails abound in and around the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel and Condominiums

With 251 guest rooms (most with private balconies and breathtaking views of the Gulf), the Sheraton South Padre offers the largest swimming pool in South Texas, a swim-up bar, volleyball nets and parasailing. Massage therapists are on hand to make your stay both relaxing and memorable.

Sheraton South Padre Island Beach Hotel and Condominiums
310 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-6551
starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=909

Best Western La Copa Inn & Suites

All guest rooms at the Best Western La Copa come with free Internet service, safes, microwaves and refrigerators. Most rooms have balconies with water views and all include free breakfast and happy hour each day.

Best Western La Copa Inn & Suites
50 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-6000
lacoparesort.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Padre Island

With a lobby decorated in tropical elegance, the 104-room Holiday Inn Express is an ideal hotel to put you in an island frame of mind. There is a 500-gallon aquarium in the lobby, as well as oversized rooms, executive suites, free Internet access, an outdoor pool and barbecue grills.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Padre Island
6502 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(877) 863-4780
hiexpress.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/PDISL/at-a-glance?start=1

Casa Bella Resort Hotel

Casa Bella, which is located on the water channel, offers a Mediterranean-style courtyard with a swimming pool, hot tub and beautiful tropical landscaping with palm trees. Private docks for fishing, complimentary continental breakfast and balconies are just some of the amenities. Casa Bella is within walking distance to bicycle rentals, golf, horseback riding, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing.

Casa Bella Resort Hotel
5601 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-7700
casabellaspi.com

Isla Grand Beach Resort

Formerly the Radisson Resort, the Isla Grand Beach Resort is located on the beach close to all of South Padre's main attractions. On-site amenities include two swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, restaurants, a nightclub and a coffee shop.

Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(800) 292-7704
islagrand.com

Peninsula Island Resort & Spa

Suites in the Peninsula Island Resort feature granite countertops, Italian porcelain floors, 10-foot ceilings and Brazilian furniture. The resort has the five-star oceanfront Las Olas Restaurant, a swim-up pool, spa, infinity pool, valet parking, fitness center, flat screen TVs, Internet access and fully-furnished kitchens.

Peninsula Island Resort & Spa
340 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-6095
peninsulaislandresort.com

Article Written By Laurie Roddy

A native of Houston, Laurie Roddy is a freelance outdoor writer with over 25 years writing experience. The main topics that she prefers to write about include hiking, golf, paddling, and traveling. She is a contributing writer for "Cy-Fair Magazine" and writes regularly for several websites. Roddy attended the University of Houston receiving a journalism degree. She has written "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Houston."

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